Spring Edit | Nails

As someone who doesn't wear a lot of makeup or jewelry, I find painting my nails is the best accessory to add a little something extra to an outfit. Now that it's spring, my go to nail colours have changed from dark winter colours to more brights and pastels. Today I want to share with you all my favourite nail polish colours for the season so far!

Coral Reef by Sally Hansen

Mint Candy Apple by Essie

I hope you enjoyed getting a look at the nail colours I've been loving lately. I tend to go for pinks, oranges, and greens/blues this time of year!

What nail polishes have you been loving for spring? Please do let me know in a comment!

Thanks for reading & check back again to see what KatieDidd, xo

49. Things You Like About Winter | 52 Weeks of Gratitude Challenge

I've never been able to choose a favourite season- I love them all for different reasons! I do really enjoy winter though. There seems to never be a dull moment. From the holidays to the outdoor activities, there's always something to do. 

Here is a list of the top 10 things I like about winter.

1. Snow machining

2. Footprints in the snow

3. Icicles

4. Hot chocolate & tea

5. Christmas

6. Baking season

7. Sweater weather

8. Watching the snow flakes fall

9. Cozy movie/game nights in with the family

10. When it's over

As much as I love winter, I'm always just as happy to see it go as I was to see it come. I'm so looking forward to spring and eventually Summer!

What do you love about winter? What is one thing you're looking forward to this summer? Let me know in a comment!

Thanks for reading & check back again to see what KatieDidd, xo

How To Survive Allergy Season | Tips & Tricks

Welcome to spring!

Welcome to allergy season!

I definitely am affected by seasonal allergies a whole heck of a lot! As someone who doesn't like to take medication, I have come up with some tips and tricks to help me get through allergy season alive. 

1. Splurge on the Tissues

I totally understand not wanting to spend a fortune on some luxury tissues. However, a good quality 3-ply tissue maybe with some lotion in them is going to save the skin around your nose. 

2. Make Time for Tea

I'm sure there's some sort of health benefits that go along with this, but just having a warm beverage in your system can go a long way in making you feel a little more like yourself.

3. Keep Moving

It's so easy to crawl into your bed, bury yourself under the covers and stay there until the pollen settles itself down. Don't do that. I really recommend staying active and not avoiding the outdoors. I find that I can build up my tolerance almost as Spring progresses if I spend more time outdoors. I also make sure I'm still working out and doing yoga- work out those body aches and pains!

I hope these tips help anyone who struggles with seasonal allergies. Trust me, I know how crappy it is to deal with the allergies that come along with Spring. Take care of your body as if you had a cold- it helps! We can get through this together!

Do you have seasonal allergies? What helps you get through allergy season? Please do let me know in a comment!

Thanks for reading & check back to see what KatieDidd, xo

Spring Has Sprung | Haul

Realizing that spring is now upon us, it only made sense that I did a little bit of shopping for the upcoming change of seasons! I placed on order on SheInside which is one of my favourite online stores to shop. Everything is super cheap but still amazing quality! I've ordered from this site before and everything arrives really quickly and lasts for ages. (As I write this I'm wearing a t-shirt I ordered from SheInside last February and it still looks like new.)

This spring/summer I'm really feeling monochromes (as you will see as you go through this haul). I like the idea of adding pops of seasonal colours with shoes, jewelry, and bags/purses. 

ONLY tank - $6.99

I really like how simple this tank is. I also really like that Shein has a wide range of higher neck tanks and t-shirts. I'm not a prude or anything, but I really prefer to have my chest covered because whenever I get embarrassed or anxious my chest goes red, not my face. I hate the idea of people knowing how I feel without me telling them so I like shirts that cover my chest. 

Striped Tank - $7.90

Again with this tank, I love the high neck. This one is a mock neck with simple black horizontal stripes. I like that this can be dressed up or dressed down since I'm not 100% sure where I will be working this summer. 

Lace Bralette: $7.90

I love this. Oh my gosh it's SO pretty! I don't wear bras all that often if I'm honest, I much prefer bralettes. When I saw this one I just had to get it.

Morning Tee: $8.99

I'm really obsessed with this t-shirt. I can totally see it being my go-to Saturday errands or Sunday lounge shirt. I think it's so simple and cute and can be styled in quite a few different ways. I also really like the cuffed sleeve detail.  

Black Fringed Shorts: $13.99

Based on the online measurements from the site, these shorts will cover my bum! Woohoo! I like that they're fringed and high-waisted. I can totally imagine wearing these shorts with any of the shirts that I placed in this order. Plus for what these are, they're super cheap!

Kimono: $9.99

I have been on the hunt for a kimono that I love for about two or three summers now. When I saw this one I had that moment of "oh my gosh, that's it!" It's so simple and feminine and I love the crochet detail. I can see myself wearing this with the black shorts, the striped tank, a pair of converse, and a beanie. I think it would be the perfect girly, contrasting touch to an outfit like that.

I hope you enjoyed this little spring clothing haul! Unfortunately the mail box at my apartment is quite small so I had to get this shipped to my home address. Once my semester is finished and I'm back home I'll be able to try everything on and let you all know how it fit... Spring lookbook perhaps?  

Thanks for reading & check back again to see what KatieDidd, xo

52 Weeks of Gratitude Challenge | August 2, 2015

15. Things You Like About Spring

1. The rain

2. Blooming flowers

3. Melting of the snow

4. Light nail polish colours

5. Less clothing layers

6. Easter

7. Warmer weather- but not yet too hot

8. Butterflies and dragonflies

9. Rain boots

10. New beginnings

Thanks for reading, xo, Katelyn